Performance report for Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Performance Report for the Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Program Form and Instruction	Modified
Performance Report for the Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Program Form and Instruction	Modified
Attachment J Supplemental Report Letter_4-16-20.docx Supplementary Document	2021-05-04
Attachment I FPR Letter_4-16-20.docx Supplementary Document	2021-05-04
Attachment H APR_Letter 4.1.21.docx Supplementary Document	2021-05-04
Attachment G GAANN Regulations.docx Supplementary Document	2021-05-04
Attachment F GAANN Statute.docx Supplementary Document	2021-05-04
Attachment A - Supporting Statement 7.7.21.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-07-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
22060	Performance Report for the Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Program Form and Instruction	Modified
202771	Performance Report for the Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Program Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1840-0748	ICR Reference No: 202105-1840-008
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201805-1840-003
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPE	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Performance report for Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Program
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/13/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2021
Responses	291	291
Time Burden (Hours)	3,274	3,274
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: GAANN grantees must submit a performance report annually. In addition, grantees are required to submit a supplement to the final performance report two years after submission of their final report. The reports are used to evaluate grantee performance. Further, the data from the reports will be aggregated to evaluate the accomplishments and impact of the GAANN Program as a whole. Results will be reported to the Secretary in order to respond to GPRA requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 20 USC 1135 Name of Law: Higher Education Act of 1965, Part A, Subpart 2, Section 711, as amended
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 24601	05/07/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 36730	07/13/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Performance Report for the Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Program	N/A, N/A, N/A	N/A ,   N/A ,   N/A
Performance Report for the Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Program	N/A, N/A, N/A	N/A ,   N/A ,   N/A

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	291	291	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,274	3,274	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $34,910

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 07/13/2021

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